King Charles and Queen Camilla have postponed their planned state visit to the Vatican due to Pope Francis' ongoing recovery from illness.
The Pope, who was recently hospitalized with pneumonia, has been advised to rest, leading to a mutual decision to delay the meeting. The visit was set to be King Charles' first official meeting with the Pope as monarch and head of the Church of England. While the Vatican visit is postponed, the royal couple's engagements in Italy, including meetings with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella, are still scheduled to proceed.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the postponement, emphasizing the importance of the Pope's health and recovery.
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